Experience

Makes all the difference

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs–and to be your primary source of financial advice. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

Derek Cherne

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Since 1994, Derek has served high net-worth families, closely held businesses and foundations with their unique financial planning needs. As team lead, he serves key relationships and oversees business strategy and planning. Derek served as the Vice Chairman of the Board and chaired the investment committee for the University of Wisconsin-RF Foundation for almost two decades. Derek received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-RF with a major in finance and a minor in economics. He and his wife Michelle live in Medina with their 3 children (Maya, Adam, Tessa) and are active in youth sports and serving underprivileged kids in the community.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
    The Barron's rating is awarded annually in March and is based on information from the prior year Q3. 
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Credentials

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Investing
Alternative investments
Retirement Plan consulting
Multi-generational families
Business owners
Family Offices
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Andrew Knutson

First Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Andrew and his team provide comprehensive, consultative investment planning and wealth management services to affluent families, institutions and business owners.

Andrew began his financial services career in 2005 as an intern during his off days of Caddying at a local Minneapolis golf course. Andrew graduated from Minnehaha Academy and attended the University of St. Thomas where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in both Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Outside the office, Andrew is active in the community as President of the American Bandy Association and has been a member of the U.S. Men's National Bandy Team since 2009. Andrew, his wife, and two children reside in Orono, Minnesota

 

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Credentials

  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Retirement planning
Investing
Alternative investments
Retirement Plan consulting
Multi-generational families
Business owners
Family Offices
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Daniel Miller

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Dan has been a Financial Advisor since 1996. He focuses on providing customized investment and financial planning strategies for high net worth families, with an emphasis on philanthropic planning. He also consults to foundations and endowments on a broad range of issues, including investment policy development, asset allocation strategies and portfolio oversight.

Dan earned a B.S. in math and physics from St. John’s University, where he now serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. In addition, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Hennepin Health Foundation and is involved with Project Success, serving on its development board and is a past parish council member of Annunciation Church in Minneapolis. He also enjoys coaching his children’s youth hockey and baseball teams. Dan and his wife, Lisa, live in Minneapolis, MN, with their four children.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Recognized as an industry leader:

  • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2024The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

Eligibility is based on quantitative factors and is not necessarily related to the quality of the investment advice. For more information on third party rating methodologies, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Philanthropy
Retirement planning
Investing
Sustainable investing
Impact investing
Multi-generational families
Business owners
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Keith Burke

Managing Director–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Keith Burke brings over 30 years of Wealth Management experience - currently overseeing over $300 million of client assets. Before UBS, Keith served as a financial advisor at Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood.

Keith employs a comprehensive approach to high level wealth planning for both corporate and personal financial goals. He has significant experience in assisting clients implement retirement funds and long-term investing strategies. Additionally, Keith has a deep understanding of corporate plans ranging from stock Options to Rule 144 Restricted Stock to Pre-IPO Planning.

As a member of the UBS President's Council, he is recognized as one of the leading Financial Advisors in the industry.

He is a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, MN where he received a degree in Economics with a concentration of Science, Technology & Public Policy.

Outside of advising clients, Keith enjoys skiing out west, playing and coaching lacrosse, and spending time with his daughter and dog.

Registered States:
  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Lending services
Financial planning
Retirement planning
Structured products
Equity plans
Business owners
Corporate executives
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Michael Walker

Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

Financial Advisor

Since 1998, Mike has worked with individuals and families to gain a clear understanding of their total financial picture. He is dedicated to developing a personalized investment approach for each family that he works with.

Mike received a BS degree in Finance from the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Mike and his wife live in Medina where she practices her Master Gardener skills and Mike enjoys playing golf. Their three grown sons keep them busy.

Registered States:
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Financial planning
Philanthropy
Retirement planning
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Alternative investments
Structured products
Multi-generational families
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Dean Breitbach

Account Vice President

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Dean began his financial services career in 1998. He coordinates much of the group's quantitative analysis and portfolio management process. He also reviews and prepares financial strategies for our clients. Dean received his B.S. degree in finance with a minor in economics from St. Cloud State University. Outside of the office, Dean lives in Woodland and he enjoys sailing, coaching youth baseball and running.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Lending services
Financial planning
Philanthropy
Estate planning strategies
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Alternative investments
Structured products
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Peter Knutson

Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

Peter joined the CBM Group in 2013. His primary focuse is on portfolio analysis. He graduated in three years from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Finance. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Peter is a CFA charterholder. During his free time he enjoys playing hockey, bandy and golf. He has been a member of the United States National Bandy Team since 2012.

Registered States:
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NJ
  • NM
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

Credentials

  • Chartered Financial Analyst®

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Cash management
Financial planning
Investing
Custom portfolios
Asset allocation
Alternative investments
Structured products
Hedge Fund managers
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Renee Gubrud

Client Associate

Renee began working in the financial services industry in 1997. In 2021 she joined the CBM Group as a Wealth Management Associate. Renee holds the Series 7 and 63 security licenses. Her focus is to assist the team in providing an exceptional client experience.

In addition to work, Renee is an active member of Anoka County Pheasants Forever. She also enjoys spending her free time with husband Ryan, her son and their two energetic yellow labs.

Registered States:
  • MN
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Kathleen Freiderich

Team Administrator

Kathy began working in the financial services industry in 1980. In 2012 she joined the CBM Group as a Wealth Management Associate. Kathy holds the Series 7, 63 and 9 securities licenses. Her focus is on providing an exceptional client experience.

Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband Mitch and their dog, Miska.

Registered States:
  • FL
  • MN
  • WA
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Tamara Grochala

Senior Client Associate

Tamie has been in the financial services industry since 1991. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, Tamie spent the previous 30 years as a Client Associate as well as a Financial Advisor at US Bank and Wells Fargo. Tamie holds FINRA 7,63 and 66 licenses.

Tamie graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA degree in finance.

Outside of work, Tamie enjoys traveling with her husband, family and friends.

 

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • IA
  • IL
  • MN
  • MT
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • PA
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
681 East Lake Street
Suite 354
Wayzata, MN 55391

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Laurie Knutson

Senior Client Associate

Laurie began working at UBS in 1988 as the Branch Office Administrator and in 2012 joined the CBM Group as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate. She holds the Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and focuses on providing exceptional client service.

Laurie enjoys spending time at home with her family and grandchildren

Registered States:
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WY
681 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN 55391

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